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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.76, 37,647.31 and 15,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.76, 37,647.31 and 15,952.04 is: 22,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.76 : 37,647.31 = 15,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.76/37,647.31 = 15,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.76x = 37,647.31 × 15,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.76x = 600,551,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,551,293.12/27,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.50

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